Train Edinburgh to Ilkley from £149 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Ilkley takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m

Duration

244 mi

Distance

£149

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Edinburgh to Ilkley train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:08 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:00 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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